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MA S676

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Brady

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Removes the provision triggering regulatory review when a dental carrier's contribution to surplus exceeds 1.9 percent

  • Redefines market group size categories for reporting purposes as: individual, small groups (2-50 members), and large groups (greater than 50 members)

  • Eliminates Section 3(c) of Chapter 176X, removing certain existing reporting requirements for dental insurers

  • Establishes risk-based capital (RBC) requirements: life insurers and multi-line carriers with majority non-dental liabilities cannot exceed 700% of Company Action Level; Massachusetts-based health and dental-only carriers must follow 211 CMR 25 standards

  • Allows the commissioner to waive specific reporting requirements for carriers unable to provide required information, with written notice required to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing and House and Senate Ways and Means Committees

Legislative Description

Relative to dental Insurance

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2989

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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